Anthony Mantha will not be back with the Vegas Golden Knights next year
TSN: Catherine Savoie of RDS was told by Anthony Mantha, that she was told by the Vegas Golden Knights that she would not be re-signed by the team.
The 29-year-old earned $5.7 million in the final year of his four-year contract.
The Golden Knights have $6.2 million in projected salary cap space with 20 players and that includes LTIR relief.
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Could Patrick Kane be an option for the Vegas Golden Knights?
Jason Pothier of Sin Bin: If the Vegas Golden Knights can’t re-sign forward Jonathan Marchessault, Patrick Kane could be an option for the Golden Knights. They will need to find a middle six forward and someone to play for them.
Mark Giordano wants to play next season but will he be there for the Leafs? Notes for UFA and RFA Leafs
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: 40-year-old Mark Giordano intends to play next season, but it is unknown if the Toronto Maple Leafs will want him back. He played 46 regular season games last season but did not play in the playoffs.
“Mark has made the decision to play for a few years,” said his agent, Rich Winter. “He feels very confident. He was talking to many people who told him: Don’t stop until they do it.”
Winter will not comment if there are discussions with the Leafs.
The Maple Leafs need to find a goalie to play with Joseph Woll. Ilya Samsonov will not return, while Martin Jones and Matt Murray are expected to test free agency.
Forwards Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi are hoping to land a long-term contract with the Leafs.
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The Maple Leafs will have to decide by June 30 whether they want to make Timothy Liljegren, Connor Dewar, Nick Robertson and Noah Gregor eligible. Liljegren will owe $1.5 million in eligibility. Dewar comes in at $892,500, Robertson and Gregor at $813,750.
